Mar 13 EPA proposes weaker pollution limits for chemical used to sterilize medical devices By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Ethylene oxide plays a crucial role in sterilizing lifesaving medical devices, including pacemakers and syringes, but long-term exposure can cause leukemia and other types of cancer among people who work at medical sterilization facilities or live nearby. Continue reading
Mar 13 WATCH: Rollins says U.S. working on solutions to keep fertilizer costs down for farmers amid Iran war By Associated Press Speaking to reporters at the White House, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she’s had conversations on Capitol Hill exploring additional funding for farmers. “No big announcements yet, but it is coming.”… Continue reading
Mar 13 WATCH: Pirro blasts judge blocking Justice Department subpoenas to Federal Reserve in Powell probe By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
Mar 13 Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump's stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country. Continue reading
Mar 13 Cuban president says talks were recently held with the U.S. to resolve differences By Milexsy Duran, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Díaz-Canel said that the talks were aimed at finding solutions to differences between the two nations. Continue reading
Mar 13 WATCH: Hesgeth says more than 15,000 enemy targets have been hit in Iran conflict By Associated Press Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered new details on the operation against Iran at a news conference from the Pentagon, noting the impact of U.S. and Israeli air strikes on the Islamic Republic. Continue reading
Mar 13 Explosion rocks state-organized rally in Tehran after Israeli warning By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Mike Corder, Associated Press Israel had warned earlier Friday that it would operate in the area in central Tehran. Continue reading
Mar 13 Lebanese official says man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike By Corey Williams, Alanna Durkin Richer, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press The official in eastern Lebanon told The Associated Press that Ghazali's two brothers and a niece and nephew were killed at their home in the March 5 airstrike. Continue reading
Mar 12 U.S. military refueling plane crashes in Iraq By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Rescue efforts were underway, U.S. Central Command said Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 7:12 Who holds Congress accountable? A look at the invisible ethics system for lawmakers By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Congress is charged with writing the laws that govern the rest of us, but who holds lawmakers accountable when they break the rules? We take a closer look at the number of sitting members of Congress facing active ethics investigations,… Continue watching